10th NoGaps at AIMST University (13th August 2015 - 16th August 2015)

Day 1 – Settling In

On the 13^th of August, 9 students from Taylor’s University made their way enthusiastically all the way up north to AIMST University, Kedah in order to close the gaps between Taylor’s University pharmacy students and pharmacy students from various universities across Malaysia. We set off early to be there in time for the registration session that began at 2.00 p.m. Upon registration we were given our groups which were named after the 20 amino acids for example; alanine, cysteine, glutamine, methionine and so on. After that we were ushered to our hostel rooms to settle in and get some rest before the activities officially began.

After registration, group photo upon arriving !! 

From the left: Ren Zhang, Jing Er, Yee Wey, Patricia, Lydia, Guo Yan and Sher Li

Selfie with the Natalie (super nice and friendly usher)

In the evening, we gathered in the cafeteria to pick up dinner and to meet our new team members as well as get to know them before the Welcoming Party that was about to take place later in the night. After dinner, we gathered in our groups and made our way to the sports complex in which the ice breaking activities took place in. We were given a task to come up with our group’s cheer and flag. The groups were selected in random to go up and present their cheer and flag to everyone.

Later, the groups were given some newspaper and cellophane tape and asked to build a tower. In the end, the group which produced the highest and steadiest tower won the challenge. The night ended with everyone dancing to the tune of the ever famous chicken dance which got everyone moving to the beat.

Phenylalanine Group (the newspaper tower and group's flag)

Day 2 – Pharmacists Rights

The 2^nd day kicked off with the Opening Ceremony of NoGaps 2015 organised by AIMST University, Kedah. Among the VIPs who attended the ceremony were Datin Mariani Bte Ahmad Nizaruddin(National Advisor of MyPSA and Council Member of MPS), Mr. John Chang (IPP of FAPA and Council Member of MPS) and Prof. Dr. M. Ravichandran (Vice Chancellor and CEO of AIMST University). We were given the chance to hear some inspirational words by Datin Mariani, who was so full of enthusiasm and energy. 

VIPS attended

The opening ceremony of the 10th NoGaps (National Gathering of Pharmacy Student) 2015 by Prof. Dr. M. Ravichandran, Vice Chancellor and CEO of AIMST University

Group photo together with all the pharmacy students from different universities

After a short break, we attended a symposium where 3 speakers who are very experienced and influential people in the pharmacy field in Malaysia namely; Mr. John Chang (Immediate Past President of Federation of Asia Pharmaceutical Association, Malaysian Pharmaceutical Society), Mr. Amrahi Buang (Deputy President of Malaysian Pharmaceutical Society) and Prof Dr. Azmi Hassali (Deputy Dean of Student Affairs & Networking School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia), presented their points about the dispensing separation in the country after which we had a Q&A session with them along with the session’s moderator, Datin Mariani. The session was full of energy and was definitely an inspiration to young pharmacists such as us to fight for our dispensing rights.

The speakers for the symposium 

From the left: Prof Dr. Azmi Hassali, Mr. John Chang, Datin Mariani and Mr. Amrahi Buang

We then dispersed for lunch and later on came together again for the first workshop session (The expectation of Malaysian Physicians towards Malaysian Pharmacist, Problems faced by the pharmacist in opening a retail pharmacy, COPD and Asthma: The role of pharmacist and Traditional medicines vs Modern medicines).

Next, we attended the second workshop session ("Kenali Ubat Anda", Dosage form competition, Patient counselling and devices demonstration (respiratiory) and Interpretation and analysis of Basic Electrocardiogram). As there was 4 talks simultaneously for each session, we attended different talks so that we could share the insights of all the talks among ourselves.

Traditional Medicines vs Modern Medicines Workshop by En. Akmal Hafdzam Mohd Radzi

Dosage Form Workshop

"Kenali Ubat Anda" Workshop by Mr. Dziehan and Mr. Jivan

The last activity for the day was the briefing for the next day’s Public Health Campaign. We were further divided into 2 groups according to our existent groups. One group was appointed to SK Sungai Layar and the other was assigned to Tesco Sungai Petani. We were briefed on how the events were to take place and roles were given to the participants. We also had to come up with a poster regarding the campaign to be used to promote the campaign. Also, the group who were going to SK Sungai Layar practiced their morning exercise routine.

Briefing session for the groups assigned to Tesco Sungai Petani

(Activities included exhibition, free health screening, counseling, health talk, diabetic foot care demonstration & insulin administration demonstration, blood donation campaign and "Kenali Ubat Anda" campaign)

Poster presentation

Preparing materials for public health campaign held at SK Sungai Layar

 Day 3 – Reaching Out

We gathered extra early to get ready to leave to our respective venues for the Public Heath Campaign. Once we reached there, we set up everything that was needed and waited for the opening ceremony. Then we carried out our tasks to make sure the campaign ran smoothly and that the public got the information needed about diabetes and donating blood. We got to chance to hear talks from professionals about the issue too. At noon, we wrapped up the event and left back for AIMST University.

Free Health Screening

Blood donation

Group photo (at Tesco Sungai Petani)

Aerobic Dance

Planting to beautify the landscape as well as to increase the greenness of the school 

Painting mural and picture

Group photo (at SK Sungai Layar)

After lunch, students from other universities presented their campaign posters and explained to the rest of us about their designs and what they had done during the campaigns. They presented very well and clearly as they were being judged on that. Later, we attended the third and final workshop (TV show, quiz and patient counseling practical).

Campaign poster presentation from AIMST university students

Campaign poster presentation from UiTM university students

Quiz

Patient Counseling Practical

At night, it was time for Interaction Night. It was a time to get to know our team members and other participants better by playing some games like fashion show (design clothes using recycling materials) and bingo game.

Designing clothes using newspaper

All the PRETTY models from different groups~ 

The WINNER of the fashion show!!! ROARRRR~!! Wohooo~

Bingo game ( he is doing gwiyomi =P )

The WINNER of the Bingo Game ! CONGRATS yo !

Day 4 – Pharmazing Race and Gala Night

On the final day, everyone woke up with an extra enthusiasm as it was the day of the Pharmazing Race. The energy at the café was so hyped up as all the participants were very energetic. As soon as the race kicked off all the teams made their way to their respective checkpoints. Altogether every team had to complete 10 challenges where they had to compete with another team to get points. After a tiring day, all the participants took some time to get some rest and get ready the big night.

The group that successfully burst the balloon earns point. Hence, they need to work together to burst the balloon that they have thrown and catch the balloon thrown by the opposition.

Who got the carrot get to answer the question and earns points if answer correctly.......

so.... SNATCH THAT CARROT !

Paper-Scissor-Stone game. 

Win - splash the water to opposition ; Lose- open the umbrella to prevent water splashed to the face

Musical Chair ~

Treasure hunt

Finding three Thai Baht coins in a container full of other coins

Carry a pail of water to the finish line using given rope and participants must remain outside the lane

Melt the ice!!!! as there is a key in it to open the lock

Caterpillar game !

Pass the ping pong ball using three tubes

Fill the paper cup with water and blow the ping pong ball till the last paper cup~

At night, even pass the rain, all the participants were dressed in their best suits for the final night here at Kedah. The bus took us all to the Cinta Sayang Resort where the Gala Night was about to take place. The event was such an amazing event as we were entertained by the talents of the AIMST students and lucky draws as well as a delicious buffet dinner.

Fantastic performance from the AIMST students ! ROUND APPLAUSE PLEASE ~!! *clap clap clap*

It was time to say farewell to the friends we made here but it did not mean that our friendship ended in Kedah. The memories of the whole event will definitely be cherished and will never be forgotten. We hope to see our friends in the future be it in other MyPSA events or in the working life. 

Group photo with friends from different university ! They are super amazing~

Group photo of students from Taylor's University that attended 10th NoGaps

First row(from left) : Ren Zhang, Jing Er

Second row (from left) : Yee Wey, Sher Li, Patricia, Lydia, Seow Yee, Guo Yan and Shiao Wei 

EXCLUSIVE !!

This proven how excited the Taylor's students are in AIMST University 

Photo credit to MyPSA NoGaps AIMST 2015 Facebook page 

(check out more photos in their Facebook page)

Link:
https://www.facebook.com/nogaps2015?fref=ts

TuPSS "WALK OF FAME" Annual Dinner 2015

          The much awaited day had finally arrived and all the girls put on the prettiest dress they owned topped with the most gorgeous make-up and hairstyles, the boys had their best tux on and their hair all waxed.

          

          On the 11^th April 2015, Taylor’s University Pharmacy Students’ Society (TuPSS) threw their Annual Gala Night. The theme was ‘Walk of Fame’ and everyone who attended was all well-dressed in accordance with the fancy theme.

          The registration started at around 5.30 p.m., where all the students and lecturers attending signed in their attendance. While waiting for the doors to open, everyone was catching up with each other making the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Hundreds of pictures were also being taken with the beautiful backdrop prepared by the committee. Everyone was all smiles and looked breath-taking.

*excited*

Lovely Couple 

Modelling infront of the amazing backdrop

          At 6 o’clock, the doors of the ballroom opened. 2 by 2 the students walked on the red carpet runway all the way to the dance floor where they posed for the camera. The lecturers also took the opportunity to strut the runway. 

The Ballroom Backdrop

the ballroom amazingly decorated !

Emcee of the DAY

Another lovely couple

          At about 6.30 p.m. the event officially started. It kicked off with the welcoming ballroom dance by Wei Qin, KeeTeng, Kelly and Wei Li. It was a beautiful dance number by the four. 

The emcees then took the stage to welcome everyone who was present. Then, the organising chairperson of the event, KarWeng gave a few words to thank everyone for coming. 

Later, the Dean of the School of Pharmacy, Professor Dr. P.T. Thomas gave his speech. It was a very welcoming and encouraging one. Dr. Tan Shir Ley, Alene, the president of TuPSS and KarWeng, then joined Prof Thomas on stage to officiate the ceremony with the popping of some party poppers.

Speech by organizing chairperson Ng Kar Weng

Speech by Dean of SOP Prof Thomas

OFFICIATE THE CEREMONY

          After that, the buffet started. The good food was accompanied by an array of good music. At round 7.30 p.m., the showed begun again with a performance by Nickson. He sang a Chinese song which was very entertaining and lightened up the mood in the ballroom. 

          Then, the Year 1 and Year 2 experience video was played. The video showed some students from these two years sharing their experience as students of the Pharmacy school of Taylor’s University. Later, the audience was once again entertainment by a talented boy band consisting of Jenning, Aqil, Wei Qin and Shaun who performed two songs namely; Let It Be and Faithfully. It was an excellent performance by the four of them. 

A video by the Year 3 students and also the lecturers were then played to show their experience in this course. It was continued by a performance by the ever so talented Vincent who blew the audience away with his voice.

To spice things up, the first lucky draw session took place where 10 lucky people’s names were drawn out of the ballot by two of our very own lecturers. 

Then came the time everybody was awaiting for, the voting of the prom queen and prom king. The nominees from each year walked down the red carpet and struck their best pose on stage so that the lecturers who attended could vote for their choice. While the votes were being collected, Alene and KarWeng were called on stage to give out the token of appreciation to the lecturers and staff present for the event. Then, Prof Thomas was called on stage to give out the Dean’s List Award and book prizes to the eligible students from all 4 years.

The Nominees of Prom King and Prom Queen from each year

Later, to cheer up the mood in the room, a hilarious game was played led by Xin Ying. 10 males were chosen and paired up They had to act out the story being told one with only his arms and the other with only his facial expressions. The winner was chosen by the loudness of the cheer by the audience. 

Our ever so hardworking lectures deserved awards too, therefore; the awards for the given out to them by Florence.

The prom king and prom queen was announced soon after. As there was a tie between two of the male nominees, the two of them namely Aqil and Ren Zhang had to strut their best walk and pose in order to win the title. After much deliberation, the title for prom king went to Aqil and prom queen went to Yee Wey.  

Ren Zhang dancing to pull votes

Prom King of the night >>>> AQIL from Year 3

Prom Queen of the night >>> Yee Wey from year 1

The stage was then graced by seven beautiful ladies performing the Yong Chun dance. It was a mesmerizing dance indeed.

This Gala Night also served as a farewell event to our M. Pharm students who were to leave to the UK and Year 4 students who were about to graduate the course. A video that was put together for the Year 2 students who were leaving by the rest of the class was played. It was an emotional moment where tears and smiles were shared. A speech was then given by Declan, a representative student who was going to the UK. 

Speech by Declan

Then, it was the Year 4’s turn. 

A video was played for them to express and share their journey together to each other. This was followed by a speech by Hui En, a representative from Year 4. 

She looks so sweet ! PRETTY ~

A send-off was organized where all of the students who were ending their journey in Taylor’s School of Pharmacy were given paper dolls with quotes written on them and flowers. A toast was also given to them and for their future endeavours. It was then accompanied by a performance by our very own boy band again performing a song entitled The Scientist. The audience sang along while waving glow sticks in the air. These students were also given farewell gifts to complete the send-off. 

To cool of the event, the last performance of the night was by four students representing all the years. Wei Qin, KuangErn, Qi Jun and Patricia took the stage and performed ‘Blank Space’ and ‘Falling Slowly’. 

Patricia has such a beautiful voice !

To end the event on cheerful note, the second round of lucky draw took place where another five lucky people’s name was drawn out of the ballot.

event emcee so anticipating about it 

Dr. Tan Shir Ley then gave a speech to thank everyone for their presence. Cretificate of appreciation was given to the committees too and she officially close the event.

Kar Weng (OCP) and Dr Tan

Before the event officially ended, the dance floor was opened starting with a dance by the prom king and queen followed by the rest of the crowd.

Dancing time !!! GET TO THE DANCE FLOOR PEOPLE !

EVERYBODY PUT YOUR HAND UP !

Group pictures were taken as a memory of the event.

Year 4

Year 3

Year 2

Year 1

Last but not least, we want to specially THANKS to all the sponsorship! Without them, we won't have such an amazing and memorable night!

Special thanks to :

For more interesting photos of the whole event, kindly visit our TuPSS facebook page ! 

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.556897294453267.1073741854.212778635531803&type=3&uploaded=2

Have a nice day !